Posts Tagged ‘executive director’
Survey Says…
There are several different topics in the nonprofit sector that can reliably kick up some drama, and today we’re talking about a big one – nonprofit executive compensation. How much money should a nonprofit leader be paid? How much is too much, or too little? And what the heck is a “rebuttable presumption of reasonableness”???…
Read MoreLet’s Get Existential
Shutting down a nonprofit organization is a whole messy process – from the legal requirements to the emotional impact, there’s a lot to consider. Meghan and I teamed up for this episode to answer your questions about nonprofit dissolution. When do you know it’s time to dissolve? What happens if you actually accomplish your mission?…
Read MoreYou’ve Got (Junk) Mail
We’re pulling this episode out of our backlist for your holiday weekend listening! Jason Viana, Executive Director of the Open Door, joins us to answer another batch of nonprofit questions! What rules do you need to follow if you’re starting a food shelf? How can executive directors manage their mental health while running a nonprofit?…
Read MoreWarning: Rant Ahead!
All right, folks, we got a little bit snarky on this one… Today Meghan and I are tackling the toxic mentality in the nonprofit sector that we must take a vow of poverty to do this work. We’re talking about executive compensation, pro bono services, and when it makes sense to invest real money in the…
Read MoreCan a Founder of a Nonprofit Make a Salary?
Can a nonprofit founder be paid a salary? The answer is more complicated than it seems. Read more.
Read MoreThe Grayest Areas of Nonprofit Employment Law
When you run a nonprofit, it is crucial to have an understanding of nonprofit employment law. A nonprofit board member regularly makes flirty comments to the executive director – does this count as sexual harassment? The board decides to let go of an independent contractor due to a program closure, but they’re accusing the nonprofit…
Read MoreRobert’s Rules in Nonprofit Board Meetings: Your Personal Hell
Lots of nonprofit board meetings use Robert’s Rules – but should they? Robert’s Rules is a parliamentary procedure that’s meant to keep things orderly and make it easier to make group decisions. But sometimes, Robert’s Rules make things harder, not easier. Tune in to this episode to hear some listener questions about what to do…
Read MoreThe Curse of Employee Turnover
Nonprofit employee retention is crucial to a successful organization. So what happens if you can’t find talented, dedicated people? Or if the awesome people you find keep leaving? Jason Viana, Executive Director of The Open Door, joins me for this conversation about finding, and keeping, great employees. Join me on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter…
Read MoreNonprofit Q&A: Trick or Treat?
Here’s a Halloween trick: we’re going back in time ONE YEAR to our very first episode of Charity Therapy! Jordan Couch, lawyer from Tacoma and friend of the pod, joined me to answer nonprofit questions. Are you haunted by unfinished business at your nonprofit? Spooked about witchy board members? Don’t worry ghouls & goblins, we…
Read MoreAll of Us Are Stronger Than Any One of Us
It’s easy to find ways that new nonprofit founders can go wrong. But we don’t often hear the stories of founders that do things right. I sat down with Heidi Semann, the founder and executive director of Parotid Patient Project, to talk about her journey to starting and running a nonprofit. Listen in to learn…
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